The two elders of the Night Blades set a trap by the edge of a lake, 15 kilometers away from the castle. To ensure that the trap could effectively ensnare Irving in an inescapable predicament, the elders also laid out several supplementary traps around the main one.
Elder Howard spread a mist imbued with dark power around the lake. This ensured that even if Irving and his companions acted together, the mist would separate them into different areas. Once Irving was lured into the trap alone, escaping would become exceedingly difficult for him.
"Our plan is already halfway successful; now we just need to see how Irving will respond. However, I believe he will never abandon his allies," Elder Kent said, casting a cold glance at James and Nick, who were restrained nearby.
Elder Howard nodded slowly in agreement. "You're right. Irving truly won't abandon his allies. It's precisely for this reason that we were able to set such an inescapable trap for him."
